Senior EHS Regulatory Counsel & Team Lead

Valero Energy; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

401(k) match

Pension plan

Healthcare and Wellness

Onsite Wellness Centers

Onsite Pharmacy

Fitness Center

Onsite cafeteria

Walking/biking paths

Resumo da oferta

Valero Energy seeks a Sr Managing Counsel to lead environmental health and safety regulatory matters. You will supervise in-house lawyers, advise operations, manage litigation, and shape risk strategies.

This on-site role in San Antonio requires a law degree, state bar admission, and at least 15 years of legal experience with EHS regulation; leadership experience preferred. Valero offers strong benefits and a collaborative culture.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher level degree required.
• Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Admitted to the practice of law in the relevant state or be otherwise eligible to practice law in such state required.
• 15 years of legal practice experience required.
• Experience in at least one aspect of EHS regulation (e.g. air, water, waste, process safety) required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic legal counsel on environmental, health, and safety laws and related regulatory frameworks relevant to Valero’s operations.
• Manage complex environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings, including strategy development, risk assessment, and resolution to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Serve as primary legal advisor on environmental compliance, permitting, and enforcement matters.
• Supervise team of EHS attorneys and paralegal/administrative support staff, providing training, mentoring, and leadership consistent with Valero’s values.
• Handle departmental administrative responsibilities such as preparation of routine reporting to leadership, budgeting, and other tasks.
• Advise on environmental aspects of business transactions, including due diligence, permitting risk, and environmental liability in acquisitions, divestitures, and project development.
• Monitor and interprets evolving environmental and safety regulations, advising leadership on business impacts and regulatory strategy.
• Assist with drafting SEC disclosures and similar corporate reporting as necessary.

Conhecimentos

EHS regulation experience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or higher level degree

Law degree (Juris Doctor)

Admitted to practice in relevant state

15 years of legal practice experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Valero Energy seeks a Sr Managing Counsel to lead environmental health and safety regulatory matters. You will supervise in-house lawyers, advise operations, manage litigation, and shape risk strategies.

This on-site role in San Antonio requires a law degree, state bar admission, and at least 15 years of legal experience with EHS regulation; leadership experience preferred. Valero offers strong benefits and a collaborative culture.